For Gem Enthusiasts

Selling lab-created cut gems can be quite difficult. Learn what makes this market hard to crack and the best ways to make money cutting synthetic…

Aragonite is more commonly found as a constituent of pearl and shell nacre than as a crystal suitable for gem cutting. Too soft for most jewelry use,…

Don’t be fooled by overgraded diamonds. Learn how diamond grading reports from different labs can impact the quality of the stone you purchase.…

Amber is the hardened resin of ancient pine trees. This organic substance is most well-known for the incredible inclusions of insects that can…

Can you create and cut a gem design to make the most of a stone’s tilt brightness? Learn whether your gem will benefit from this consideration.

Sapphirines are durable but very rare gemstones. Although named after their typically sapphire-blue color, these gems can occur in different…